Download Stripe balance statements (PDF) and convert to Excel

Stripe balance statements (payout summaries) are commonly provided as PDFs to accountants when clients can't share account access. These statements track payment processing activity and payouts.

Download a Stripe balance statement PDF

1. Log in to Stripe Dashboard (if you have access) or request PDF from client.
2. Navigate to Balance or Payouts.
3. Select Download Statement or Export.
4. Choose PDF format and select the statement period.
5. Download the PDF—ensure it includes payouts, fees, and balance information.

Convert to Excel for reconciliation

• Upload the PDF to StatementScribe for extraction.
• Stripe statements track payouts and fees—validate these separately.
• Export to Excel with columns: date, description, payout ID, amount, fee, net amount, balance.

Common challenges

• Stripe statements focus on payouts rather than individual transactions.
• Processing fees are deducted from payouts—net amounts may not match gross transaction totals.
• Reserves and holds may affect payout timing and amounts.
• Multi-currency accounts may have FX fees and exchange rate differences.

Tips for accountants

• PDF statements are essential when clients can't provide Stripe account access.
• Request monthly PDF statements directly from clients or via Stripe Dashboard.
• Separate processing fees from payout amounts in your Excel reconciliation.
• Keep original PDFs as audit evidence for payment processing and fee documentation.
• Note that Stripe statements show payouts, not individual transactions—you may need transaction-level exports for detailed reconciliation.